Christian Horner, Team Principal of Red Bulpraise him Fernando Alonso at the Mexican GPwhere the Asturian celebrates his 400th Grand Prix in F1. The team leader Milton Keynes He highlighted the Oviedo player’s hunger and competitiveness and recalled the many occasions on which he had spoken to the Asturian to sign him.
Horner He referred to his attempts to convince the man from Oviedo in 2008, 2009, 2011 and also confirmed that he spoke to those around him from Oviedo “at the beginning of this year”, before ‘Checo’ Pérez renews his contract with Red Bull.
“He was a formidable competitor. At the end of his time at McLaren, in 2008, I remember going to Madrid and pushing him to get into our car. We wanted to do a two-year contract, and he was only willing to sign for one .We are convinced that he has a contract with Ferrari in his pocketAt the time, Fernando had left for Renault after his controversial stint with Hamilton at McLaren in 2007 and would end up signing for Ferrari, which seemed a more reliable option than a Red team still under construction and will end the F1 World Championship from 2010 to 2013 with Vettel.
“If he had come with us in the 2009 season, things might have been a little different. And even in the middle of the 2009 season he was convinced that if he got into our car he could still win the championship that year.so that’s the point, “So we have something to talk about.”Horner announced.
And he continued his explanation in another episode. “I remember meeting him and Adrian (Newey) in the back of a rental car at Spa-Francorchamps airport (Belgium). I think it was in 2011 or 2012, about coming to Red Bull from Ferrari, and then , even earlier this year. So the longevity that Fernando has, the competitiveness that he has, and the statistics for the talent and ability that he has is incredible. “Two world titles don’t do him justice, he should have won more.”Horner declared of the Spaniards.
Alonso-Red Bull talks in early 2024
Referring to the talks he had with Alonso at the start of 2024 before Fernando renewed his contract with Aston Martin for 2025 and 2026, Horner was asked about the content of those talks.
“At that time, we hadn’t renewed Sergio (‘Checo’ Pérez)’s contract, so, because Fernando (Alonso) is an experienced driver, he always wanted to know all the options he had, and in between he and his manager or advisor since “For many years, Flavio (Briatore), they always test the market”he explained.
“That shows how hungry and competitive Alonso is, and he’s still 42 years old, is he 42?… well, 43. She’s still in great shape, and it just goes to show that age is just a number.so he’s still a very good pilot, and, With the right tools, I’m sure I’ll be ahead.”.
Source: La Verdad
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